Hunger
by S L Rosewarne
When Laura’s partner leaves her for another woman, they have to sell the family home, move house and change schools. Their 13 year old daughter, Jess, is devastated and tries to cope by losing weight and getting fit, running for hours along the Cornish coast path. But gradually her eating veers out of control and mealtimes become a battleground.
When Jess is finally diagnosed with anorexia, Laura vows to do anything to help her fight this fierce, constant battle against starvation. But Jess refuses to admit she has a problem.
Can Laura persuade Jess to get help before she becomes dangerously ill?
Having suffered from anorexia myself years ago, I wanted to give some insight into this baffling and terrifying disease, and also to give hope that there is life after an eating disorder.
It’s taken me many years to write this book, for although Jess’s story isn’t mine, revisiting the brutality of anorexia was extremely hard, and shaping it into a story that wasn’t depressing was quite a challenge.
I hope readers will enjoy the dogs, Eddie and Pedro, the importance of solid female friendships, as well as the burgeoning romance between Jess and her boyfriend (s) and maybe Laura too?
My Story
I write contemporary women’s fiction with an underlying theme which can be overcoming grief, second chances, how to live with anorexia, dealing with a problem rescue dog - everyday dilemmas that many of us face.
I hope that by sharing my experiences, wrapped up in characters that have grown from my imagination, you may laugh and cry with us, and enjoy reading how they overcome their dilemmas.
Want to hear more about Sue and her journey?
Listen on Spotify to Sue talk about her adventures in Cornwall and on being an author. LISTEN NOW
Sue was also interviewed by Julie Skentelbery on BBC Radio Cornwall about The Rescue. Listen here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0df7nsz
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